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Okura Garden Hotel ShanghaivsBanyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai is the choice of most writers compared to Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund. Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai scores 78 with accolades from 7 publications like DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Rough Guide
The Telegraph
No.58 Maoming South Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200020
From $94/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The friendly and highly efficient staff does their best to make your stay as pleasant as possible." Full review
Fodor's "The romantic third-floor terrace bar overlooks the two-acre garden, and the Japanese and French restaurants serve excellent but high-priced food." Full review
Lonely Planet "The elegant Japanese-run five-star Okura Garden boasts beautiful grounds, on the site of the old French Club, and an excellent location, close to many of the boutiques in the former concession."
DK Eyewitness "This Japanese-managed luxury hotel has an almost unsurpassed location, close to the subway, the French Concession and vibrant Maoming Lu."
Time Out "With a lush garden setting in the heart of the French Concession, close to a metro station and the main shopping artery Huaihai Lu, the Okura Garden Hotel is a favourite with Japanese visitors." Full review
Rough Guide "Japanese-managed mansion; the grounds are lovely, and the lobby, which used to be the Cercle Sportif French Club, has some great Art Deco detailing."
The Telegraph8.0
"With its marble lobby and sweeping lawn, this mid-range, Japanese-run tower hotel is a great base for exploring the tree-lined avenues, boutiques and cafes of the former French Concession." Full review
Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund
Star Service Time Out
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine Frommer's
No.19 Gong Ping Road, Shanghai 200085
From $285/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service "Starting at a sprawling 60 sq m, guest rooms are among the largest in the city." Full review
Time Out "Banyan Tree, the Southeast Asian resort chain synonymous with spas and romance, arrives in Shanghai this month with a Hongkou waterfront property just around the Huangpu bend." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If a visit to this megalopolis of 23 million feels overwhelming, then Banyan Tree’s first Shanghai property, located on the northern part of the iconic Bund waterfront, provides the ultimate escape." Full review
Afar Magazine "Shanghai’s first Banyan Tree resort is a sleek 12-story hotel with 130 rooms." Full review
Frommer's "You’ll find good value here, but if you want walking-distance location to Bund restaurants and hot spots, you should look elsewhere." Full review
